Grocery Shrink

I created this recipe this evening to use up a lot of sour milk.  The bread is gorgeous and tasty.   This recipe makes 3 short loaves or 2 tall ones.  I formed two of my loaves into cinnamon rolls instead of loaves, yum!…

Easter is a good time to plan a spring and summer wardrobe.  Traditionally on Easter Sunday a new dress or suit is worn to symbolize new life in Christ.  By keeping these outfits simple, you'll have something to wear to church all…

I love taking something out of style or damaged in an area and making something new.  Cashmere sweaters can be found at second hand stores for just a few dollars and most cost over $100 new!  I like to wait…

Chunky canned soups aren't normally frugal for a large family like mine, but a few inexpensive additions make this a fast meal that is healthier and much less expensive than the $1 menu. 2 cans chunky chicken soup ($1 each…

Does it bother you around Easter time to spend a mint on toys that will clutter up your house, then be broken and tossed aside in a few days, treats to rot your children's teeth and send them into headache and…

Tired of cold sandwiches for lunch?  Shake things up with a wrap.  Wraps have less calories than 2 slices of bread, are faster to make and hold everything together nicely.  My favorite wrap cook book is Wrapping it Up by Vickilynn…

One of my New Year's Resolutions was to learn to spin and I'm having a fun time fulfilling it :).  I'm also finding out that there is an endless amount of money one can spend on the craft.  At the…

Use ribbon weaving to create a ring pillow to match your flower girl baskets.  Save time and money shopping for just the right thing.  Ring Pillows cost between $20 and $60 a piece, but with the simple instructions in this e-pattern you can make a…

    Baskets like these cost around $54!!!!  The good news is they aren't hard to make for a fraction of the price.  With a recycled whipped topping container and a couple of spools of ribbon (and a few other things)…

I'm doing custom sewing for a couple of weddings. One will take place this Sunday at a castle nearby.  What fun!  The other will be an outdoor affair in April.  I'm having fun making frugal but gorgeous wedding accessories for…